Magnemite (#081)
Magnemite (#081) is an Electric-type Magnet Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Magnemite in Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (29.7%, Lv 21–23). It evolves into Magneton at level 30. Its best stat is Special (95), and its base stat total of 270 ranks #116 of 151.

- National No.
- #081
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Magnet Pokémon
- Height
- 1′00″ (0.3 m)
- Weight
- 13.0 lb (5.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 89
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Magnemite hovers using anti-gravity, and it tends to ambush targets out of nowhere with moves like THUNDER WAVE.
Where to find Magnemite in Pokémon Red
- Power Plant: walking, Lv 21–23, 29.7% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 25 | #148 of 151 | |
| Attack | 35 | #141 of 151 | |
| Defense | 70 | #59 of 151 | |
| Special | 95 | #31 of 151 | |
| Speed | 45 | #114 of 151 | |
| Total | 270 | #116 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Magnemite
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Electric Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| 21 | Sonic Boom | Normal | — | 90% | 20 |
| 25 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 29 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 35 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100% | 20 |
| 41 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 47 | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Magnemite in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Magnemite in Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (29.7%, Lv 21–23).
What type is Magnemite?
Magnemite is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
What level does Magnemite evolve?
Magnemite evolves into Magneton at level 30.
What moves does Magnemite learn?
Magnemite starts with Tackle and learns Sonic Boom (Lv 21), Thunder Shock (Lv 25), Supersonic (Lv 29), Thunder Wave (Lv 35), Swift (Lv 41), and Screech (Lv 47) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Magnemite's base stats?
HP 25, Attack 35, Defense 70, Special 95, Speed 45, for a total of 270.
What's the catch rate of Magnemite?
Magnemite's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.